Gay Men's Friendships - Invincible Communities

Based on surveys and interviews of 200 gay men, Nardi's new study presents a book-length examination of contemporary urban gay men's friendships.

Summary

This study presents an examination of contemporary urban gay men's lives. The author explores the meaning of friends to gay men, how friends become a surrogate family, how sexual behaviour and attraction affect these friendships, and how, for many friends mean more than romantic relationships.

Product details

• Authors: Peter M. Nardi, Nardi Peter M.
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.07.1999
• EAN: 9780226568492
• ISBN: 978-0-226-56849-2
• No. of pages: 264
• Dimensions: 17 mm x 23 mm x 1 mm
• Weight: 397 g
• Series: Worlds of Desire S.; Worlds of Desire: The Chicago; Worlds of Desire S.; Worlds of desire; Worlds of Desire (CHUP); Worlds of Desire: The Chicago Series on Sexuality, Gender, and Culture
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Partnership, sexuality; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Gay Studies (Gay Men), SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / General, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics